HP Pavilion dv6-3300 Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 85

Security, Protecting the computer

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10 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this guide to use: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable ● Fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they might not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Before sending the computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock ● Power-on password Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft® User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Protecting the computer 79

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10
Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this guide to use:
Passwords
Antivirus software
Firewall software
Critical security updates
Optional security cable
Fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE:
Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they might not deter software
attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE:
Before sending the computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer risk
Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
QuickLock
Power-on password
Computer viruses
Norton Internet Security software
Unauthorized access to data
Firewall software
Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and
other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer
Critical security updates from Microsoft®
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account
User password
Unauthorized removal of the computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
Protecting the computer
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